The 2025 NFL draft is approaching next Thursday night, with teams like the Arizona Cardinals finalizing their draft boards. Draft Wire's Jeff Risdon has released the final top 250 player rankings for the upcoming draft, including 26 running backs in the list.
While the Cardinals may consider drafting a running back, it is unlikely to happen before Day 3 due to their current roster depth at the position. With James Conner, Trey Benson, Emari Demercado, and DeeJay Dallas fulfilling key roles, the team's focus may shift towards other positional needs in the early rounds of the draft.
Given their established running back group, it is anticipated that the Cardinals will prioritize players who excel in return duties, pass-catching abilities, or pass protection in the later rounds of the draft. Fans can stay updated on Cardinals and NFL coverage through the Rise Up, See Red podcast featuring insights from Cards Wire's Jess Root and other experts, available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple podcasts.